Kiltearn by the Lake guidebook
Hiking
The Rideau Trail stretches from Kingston to Ottawa, and travels along the south shore of Buck Lake. The Slide Lake Loop takes a few hours, and can be accessed by canoe across the lake
Rideau Trail
Rideau TrailThe Rideau Trail stretches from Kingston to Ottawa, and travels along the south shore of Buck Lake. The Slide Lake Loop takes a few hours, and can be accessed by canoe across the lake
A significant part of the south-west shoreline of Buck Lake opposite Kiltearn is part of Frontenac Provincial Park, a canoeing wilderness park. Canoe across the lake (30 minutes), and follow the Slide Lake Loop of the Rideau Trail
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Frontenac Provincial Park
6700 Salmon Lake RdA significant part of the south-west shoreline of Buck Lake opposite Kiltearn is part of Frontenac Provincial Park, a canoeing wilderness park. Canoe across the lake (30 minutes), and follow the Slide Lake Loop of the Rideau Trail
Hiking and Biking
Cataraqui Trail passes across Perth Road just north of Perth Road Village
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Cataraqui Trail at Perth Road
Cataraqui TrailCataraqui Trail passes across Perth Road just north of Perth Road Village
City/town information
Perth, a charming town with a historic downtown is a 45 minute drive from Kiltearn
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Perth
Perth, a charming town with a historic downtown is a 45 minute drive from Kiltearn
Westport is a quaint village offering groceries, an LCBO, a hardware store, and much more. Its a 15 minute drive north. Local market at 38 Concession Street every Saturday during the summer.
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Westport
Westport is a quaint village offering groceries, an LCBO, a hardware store, and much more. Its a 15 minute drive north. Local market at 38 Concession Street every Saturday during the summer.
Forfar
VIsit the historic cheese factory in Forfar, a 30 minute drive.
Kingston (my home town) is a fantasic historic and lively town: interesting downtown, lots of waterfront. boating mecca, great historic buildings, Queens University, and much more. Terrific local food scene downtown: bakeries, specialty foods, many restaurants and bars. Mmany music, theatre and other cultural events.
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Kingston
Kingston (my home town) is a fantasic historic and lively town: interesting downtown, lots of waterfront. boating mecca, great historic buildings, Queens University, and much more. Terrific local food scene downtown: bakeries, specialty foods, many restaurants and bars. Mmany music, theatre and other cultural events.
Forest-bathing
Walk back up Elephant Rock Lake and turn right at Elephant Rock. Enjoy the old growth maples and oaks on our 11 acre property
Elephant Rock Lane
Elephant Rock LaneWalk back up Elephant Rock Lake and turn right at Elephant Rock. Enjoy the old growth maples and oaks on our 11 acre property
Food scene
Amazing sheep's cheese and other edibles. 60 minute scenic drive from Kiltearn
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Back Forty Artisan Cheese
1406 Gulley RdAmazing sheep's cheese and other edibles. 60 minute scenic drive from Kiltearn
Great independent local grocery store 8 minutes north of Kingston. Amazing selection for a rural store, including beer and wine. This store goes out of its way to source locally-produced food products.
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Glenburnie Grocery
2454 Perth RdGreat independent local grocery store 8 minutes north of Kingston. Amazing selection for a rural store, including beer and wine. This store goes out of its way to source locally-produced food products.
Butter tarts to die for (and lots more baked goods and groceries). Just north of Inverary, on the left side going north. Stocked in the Glenburnie Grocery
Mrs. Garrett's Bake Shop
3748 O'Neil LaneButter tarts to die for (and lots more baked goods and groceries). Just north of Inverary, on the left side going north. Stocked in the Glenburnie Grocery
Mike and Janet Voith operate a sustainable, organic family farm located approximately 16 km north of Kingston, Ontario just outside the village of Sunbury. Great lamb, beef and other products
Sugar Hill Farm
3207 Randy Clark RoadMike and Janet Voith operate a sustainable, organic family farm located approximately 16 km north of Kingston, Ontario just outside the village of Sunbury. Great lamb, beef and other products
Excellent independent grocery store in Westport, features locally produced foods
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Kudrinko's Ltd.
22 Main StExcellent independent grocery store in Westport, features locally produced foods
Local producer of top quality organic greens and veggies. Stocked in Glenburnie Grocery
Patchwork Gardens
4649 Milburn RoadLocal producer of top quality organic greens and veggies. Stocked in Glenburnie Grocery
Seed to Sausage
12821 Road 38Local producer of fine cured meats. Stocked in Glenburnie Grocery
Gilmour's on 38
5062 Road 38High-end local butcher and market
Perth Brewery
121 Dufferin StExcellent local beer. Stocked in the Westport LCBO
Biking
Bike on the local road network around Norman Lane, or venture south or north along the historic Perth Road. Perth Road used to be a stage coach route, taken frequently by John A MacDonald as he travelled back and forth between Ottawa and his home in Kingston
Perth Road
Bike on the local road network around Norman Lane, or venture south or north along the historic Perth Road. Perth Road used to be a stage coach route, taken frequently by John A MacDonald as he travelled back and forth between Ottawa and his home in Kingston
Sightseeing
Lockstation on the Rideau Canal. Features the Lockmaster's House Museum operated by the Chaffey's Lock and Area Heritage Society. Worth a visit!
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Chaffey's Lock
Lockstation on the Rideau Canal. Features the Lockmaster's House Museum operated by the Chaffey's Lock and Area Heritage Society. Worth a visit!
The Opinicon
1697 Chaffeys Lock RdFamous lodge near Chaffey's Lock, featuring fine dining and ice cream
Spectacular set of stair locks on the Rideau Canal, also features a blacksmith's shop, a massive curtain dam, and tons of room for kids to run around and burn off energy
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Jones Falls
Spectacular set of stair locks on the Rideau Canal, also features a blacksmith's shop, a massive curtain dam, and tons of room for kids to run around and burn off energy